Over the past 10 days, Birmingham became a hub for sports of all kinds as athletes from around the world descended and delighted fans with everything from canoe water polo to softball, lacrosse to parkour. It was a fun few weeks for sports fans in our city and an exciting time for our Sports and Exercise Medicine and Family Medicine teams as UAB served as the official medical provider.
Our Sports and Exercise Medicine providers and staff provided sideline coverage for World Games athletes at venues across Birmingham, including at UAB, while many of our Family and Community Medicine staff volunteered their time and effort. The result was a total team effort that not only showcased the best of Birmingham, but the best of UAB.
Check out some of our favorite photos from an exciting 10 days. Follow the Department of Family and Community Medicine (@uabfcm) and UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine (@uabsportsmedicine) on Instagram for more great photos.
The Opening Ceremony lit up Protective Stadium. (Photo: The World Games)
Photo: The World Games
The games could not have happened without contributions from so many volunteers, including many providers and staff from our department. Thank you!!
Members of the UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine team with Team USA after a flag football practice day.
Sara Gould, M.D., MPH, Jennifer Wallace, ATC, and Joel Evans, D.O., at flying disc.
Events took place throughout Birmingham and UAB, including lacrosse at PNC Field.
UAB's Recreation Center hosted squash and racquetball.
Christian Muller, D.O., Irfan Asif, M.D., and Megan Steirer, MA, LAT, ATC, at the racquetball competition. Do you notice the IRF in the background?
Megan Steirer, MA, LAT, ATC, at inline hockey.
Kala Dixon, Ph.D., far left, with the Ukrainian team while volunteering at the opening ceremonies.
Jill Marsh, M.D., took her children to The World Games Plaza, where they met Team USA Wheelchair Rugby athletes and got to learn more about the sport.
Jon Ezell, Ph.D., and his family took in some gymnastics competitions.
Caroline Cohen, Ph.D., R.D., L.D., with her family before a karate competition.